On this episode of Behind Enemy Lines, host Mike LaFleur interviews Jan Indra of Resistant AI, exploring the surprisingly large world of fake document fraud. Jan’s background as an investigative reporter and data journalist gives him a unique perspective on this criminal activity. He explains how easily accessible these fake documents are, often sold openly online through “template farms.”

Jan describes two main types of these online operations. Some resemble typical e-commerce sites, offering a menu of fake documents. Others use document generators, allowing users to input personal details and create customized fakes. This “batch generation” capability is particularly alarming, enabling large-scale fraud.

Jan discusses the use of open-source intelligence (OSINT) to combat this threat, along with advanced technology like AI. He emphasizes that human expertise remains crucial, even with increasing automation. Jan also highlights how fake documents fuel various financial crimes. He urges businesses to adopt robust verification processes to avoid becoming victims of increasingly sophisticated fraudsters.

Guest-at-a-Glance

💡 Name: Jan Indra

💡What they do: Threat Intelligence Liaison

💡Company: Resistant AI

💡Noteworthy: Investigative reporter and data journalist fighting fraud with OSINT and AI.

💡 Where to find them: LinkedIn